Samyang 85mm F1.4 AF Telephoto Lens for Sony E
Portrait-focused 85mm f/1.4 lens for full-frame Sony E-mount with high-res optics and quiet AF. Customers note sharpness and smooth bokeh, with mixed autofocus performance
Highlights
- f/1.4 aperture for shallow DOF
- full-frame Sony E-mount compatibility
- high-res optical elements
Pros
- soft rounded bokeh
- high-res optical design
- quiet autofocus operation
- good subject separation
- compact for an 85mm lens
Cons
- mixed autofocus performance
- some reports of AF hunting
- functionality may stop unexpectedly
Best For
Features
- Fast f/1.4 aperture with 9-blade iris yields soft, rounded bokeh and subject separation for portraits
- Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount; optimized for high-resolution sensors
- Suitable for headshots, weddings, and cinematic portraits with smooth rendering
- 11 elements in 8 groups including 4 High Refractive and 1 ED lens for edge-to-edge sharpness
- Quiet DLSM autofocus motor enables fast, nearly silent focusing with smooth transitions
